The IUP Journal of Management Research

Volume 25, Issue 1, January-March 2026

ISSN :0972-5342

Impact Factor: 2; Acceptance rate: 40%; Turnaround time: 8-10 months

A "peer-reviewed" journal included in EBSCO and ProQuest (Part of Clarivate) Database

It is a quarterly research journal focusing on Strategic management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Organizational growth and Sustainability strategies, HR policies and management of HR, Organizational culture, Training and development, Management of loyalty, Governance and ethics, etc.

Focus Areas

  • Strategic Management   |  
  • Innovation   |  
  • Entrepreneurship Senior Management   |  
  • Marketing   |  
  • HRD   |  
  • Finance & Control   |  
  • Governance & Ethics   |  

Current Issue

Volume 25, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Social Norms and Key Drivers Shaping Fast Food Consumption Choices in Urban India

Author: Ratish C Gupta and Manish Mittal

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: Fast food consumption, Social norms, Perceived behavior, Urban consumers, Consumption psychology

Citation Patterns in Job Stress and Coping Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Author: Anjali Nath* and Rekha Dhingra

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: Bibliometrics, Citations, Citation analysis, Coping, Stress, Top cited

What Motivates Gig Economy Workers?

Author: Sunita Saha and Sumanta Dutta

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: Gig Economy, Gig workers, skilled jobs, digital platforms

Archives


Volume 24, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Relationship Between Human Capital Investment and Financial Performance of Listed Companies in India

Author: Arun R Bhosale and A N Tamragundi

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJMR/2025.24.4.5-13

Keywords: Human capital investment, Return on equity, Return on asset, Return on capital employed

Impact of Sri Lanka’s Free Education System on Economic Growth and FDI

Author: Sarah Cabbot and Carolan McLarney

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJMR/2025.24.4.14-27

Keywords: Foreign direct investment, Governance, Institutions, Infrastructure, Sustainable development, Sri Lanka

Research on Index Options: Bibliometric Insights and Future Directions

Author: Binu C Kurian, C R Athira and C C Akhil

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJMR/2025.24.4.28-51

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Biblioshiny, Financial derivatives, Index options, Scientific mapping, VOS viewer

An Empirical Assessment of GIC Re’s Performance

Author: Srinivasa H T and K Venkidasamy

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJMR/2025.24.4.52-65

Keywords: GIC Re’s, Insurance, performance, IRDAI